Sad News

Zichrono-Livracha

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of the following loved ones. Zichrona liv'racha: May their memories be for a blessing. We extend heartfelt condolences to their entire families.

5/15/13   

Andrea Jameson, daughter of Leslie and David and sister of Noel Jameson. The funeral will be at Temple Beth El of Northern Westchester on Friday, May 17 at 11:30 AM, followed by a burial at Sharron Gardens Cemetery, 273 Lakeview Ave., Valhalla, NY. Shiva will be observed Friday afternoon from 3-8 PM at the home of David and Leslie Jameson. Donations in Andrea's loving memory can be made to The Artbarn Community Theater in Brookline, Massachusetts.

5/12/13  

Robert Robellard, father of our accompanist, Keith Robellard. The funeral will take place in Cleveland, Ohio. Donations can be sent to the American Heart Association in his memory.

 5/5/13  

Irene Leventhal, grandmother of Lisa Janis. The funeral will be graveside on Thursday, May 9 at 10:30 AM at Cedar Park Cemetery, Westwood, NJ. Shiva will be observed Thursday afternoon/evening, Friday during the day and Saturday evening at the home of Carol and Ricky Braunshweiger. In lieu of food and flowers donations can be made to the Lymphoma Research Foundation. 

4/16/13  

Lynn Robinson, mother of Cari Horowitz. The funeral will be on Friday at 10:30 AM at Temple Beth El of Northern Westchester, followed by a burial at Beth David Cemetery, 300 Elmont Rd., Elmont, NY 11003. The family will be receiving visitors Friday until 7 PM and Saturday from 5-9 PM. Shiva will continue on Sunday from 4-8 PM with a minyan at 7 PM. Donations in Lynn's loving memory can be made to the Alzheimer's Association or the American Cancer Society.

4/15/13   

Murray Waksman, longtime member.The funeral will be on Tuesday, April 16 at 12 PM at Riverside Memorial Chapel, 21 Broad St W, Mt. Vernon, NY 10552 followed by a burial in Wellwood. Shiva will be observed through Monday at Sylvia's home.

4/11/13  

Irwin Lawrence Mann, father of Audrey Mann Cronin.The funeral will be on Friday, April 12 at 11 AM at Sinai Free Synagogue, 550 North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10552. The burial will be at Mount Ararat Cemetery, Route 109 (Farmingdale Road), Farmingdale, New York 11735. Shiva will be observed on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 3-5 PM and 7-9 PM at the home of Doris Mann.

3/26/13   

Diane Thurer, mother of Carol Wolk. The funeral will be on Friday, March 29 at 1:00 PM at Gutterman's Memorial Chapel, 8000 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury, NY 11797. The burial will be at Mount Golda Cemetery, 500 Old Country Road, Huntington Station, NY 11746. Visitation will be at the home of Gerald Thurer immediately following the burial until 6:30 PM on Friday, and on Saturday 8:00-10:00 PM, and Sunday 12:00-4:00 PM. Visitation will continue at the home of Steven and Elizabeth Thurer on Tuesday 8:00-10:00 PM, and Wednesday 6:00-9:00 PM.

3/25/13   

Phyllis Biren, wife of Steven Biren, mother of Melissa Singer and Rene Biren. The funeral will be on Thursday, March 28 at 11:00 AM at Temple Beth El.  The burial will be family only. Visitation will be at the home of Melissa & Scott Singer on Thursday, March 28 from 5:30-9:00 PM (minyan at 7:00 PM), Friday, March 29 from 3:00-7:00 PM and Sunday, March 31 from 5:00-9:00 PM (minyan at 7:30 PM). Please note, due to allergies, it is requested that no food be brought to the visitation.  In lieu of food or flowers donations can be made to the American Brain Tumor Association.

3/23/13   

Lillian Ruzow, mother of David Ruzow. The funeral will be at 12:00 noon on Sunday, March 24, at Temple Beth El.  The burial will take place at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Hastings, NY following the funeral. Shiva on Sunday and Monday will be at the home of David & Deenie Ruzow.  Shiva on Sunday will be until 9 PM (minyan will be at 5pm).  On Monday shiva will be from 11 AM to 3 PM. Visitation will continue at the home of Nancy Ruzow and Paul Ortega on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 5-9 PM; on Friday from 3-7 PM; and on Saturday from 7-9 PM.

3/19/13  

Phyllis Becker, mother of Suzi Stein. The funeral will be on Thursday at 2:45 PM at The Sanctuary of Abraham & Sarah, 735 Forest Avenue Paramus, NJ 07652. Shiva will follow until 8:30 PM at the home of Suzi & Gary Stein.

3/16/13  

Lillian Lapatine, mother of Ken Lapatine.

3/16/13   

Eugene J. Meyers, father of Jackie Meyers-Smith. The funeral and burial will be on Sunday, March 17 at 1:30 PM at Sharon Gardens. Shiva will follow until 7 PM with a minyan at 6 PM.  On Monday, shiva will be from 2 PM to 7 PM.  Shiva will be at the home of Quint and Jackie Smith.

3/16/13 

 

Richard Berman, father of Ed Berman. The funeral will be on Sunday, March 17 at 12 PM at Temple Beth El followed by a burial at Sharon Gardens Cemetery, 273 Lakeview Avenue, Valhalla.

3/5/13

 

Nathan Safferstein, father of Don Safferstein. The funeral will be on Friday March 8, at 12 PM at Weinstein Memorial Chapel, 1652 Central Park Ave. Yonkers, NY followed by a burial at Sharon Gardens 273 Lakeview Avenue, Valhalla. The family will be receiving visitors immediately after the burial until 9 PM, Saturday from 1-9 PM and Sunday from 1-8 PM at the home of Bernice Safferstein.

 3/1/13  

 Gloria Kirsch, wife of Sanford Kirsch.

3/1/13

 

Alan Borck, father of Leslie Jameson. The funeral will be at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 4, at Rye Community Synagogue, 200 Forest Avenue, Rye, NY. Shiva will be observed on Monday and Tuesday from 4 PM to 8 PM at the Jameson home.